Shipping & Receiving Lead - 1st Shift (Temp to Hire - External)

Dalsin Industries Inc•Bloomington, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the Shipping Department to ensure shipments are on time. This role involves a variety of tasks related to warehouse operations, including receiving, packaging, loading, and coordinating shipments, while also ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies and safety procedures. The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong communication skills.

Requirements

Basic understanding of warehouse procedures.
Understanding of warehouse layout and bin location system.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Basic math skills.
Effective customer service skills.
Working knowledge of computer systems and office equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong communication skills.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Teams for internal collaboration.
Must have or be able to obtain a forklift operator’s license.
Twelve months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent typing skills.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of twelve months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Gathers materials/product from the warehouse to package/assemble for shipment or customer pick-up.
Ensures the efficient loading and unloading of all vehicles.
Verifies accuracy/receipt of loads, shippers, logs, bills of lading.
Receives in material and outside service work, and transacts inventory for use in the manufacturing process.
Efficiently and accurately loads trucks with correct products, counts and space utilization.
Makes decisions balancing cost and service levels related to shipping.
Coordinates timing of staging loads, organizing trucks, and loading resources throughout the day.
Tags and places incoming material to the proper bin locations in the warehouse for future use.
Operates a forklift in a safe manner without damaging parts.
Performs cycle counting.
Understands both domestic and international shipping requirements.
Coordinates/Schedules the shipping of materials with various freight carriers.
Prepares freight claims and follows up as needed.
Prepares freight quotes to ensure cost effective and efficient means of transportation are used.
Communicates with customers concerning freight issues.
Maintains shipment files, issues reports and responds to customer inquiries.
Provides guidance within the department for shipping and warehouse area issues.
Assists the Accounting/Finance department with billing issues relating to freight.
Ensures that freight is prepared and packed properly.
Understands company policies and procedures.
Supports a continuous safety awareness attitude and follows all safety policies, procedures and rules.
Utilizes and practices methods for continuous improvement.